Laclede County, Missouri
Located in Missouri, Laclede County has a population of 36,390 residents and a median age of 39.2 years, making it the #1,308 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 18.2%. The median home value is $168,400, and the median household income is $53,282, which is 29% below the national median.
Demographics
Laclede County has a population of 36,390, making it the #1,308 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Laclede County is $53,282, ranking #2,576 out of 3,222 counties — 29.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.2% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Laclede County is $168,400 (-40.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $809/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.2%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Laclede County, 16.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 51.6% below the national average, ranking #2,612 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Laclede County is 72.3 years. 21.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 11.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
23.8% of adults in Laclede County smoke , 44.1% are obese , and 20.4% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 22.1 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Laclede County is 6.0 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 28.5 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 25.9 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
20.0% of children in Laclede County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.9 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 37.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Laclede County is 62.8%. The mean commute time is 23.6 min, which is 14.5% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Laclede County voted Republican with a margin of 66.8%. The vote was 16.1% Dem / 82.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.4 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Laclede County, Missouri
Laclede County, Missouri has a total population of 36,390, making it the 1,308th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Laclede County is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Laclede County is $53,282, which ranks #2,576 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Laclede County is $168,400, 40.3% below the national median. Renters in Laclede County pay a median gross rent of $809 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Laclede County, 16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.6 min.
Laclede County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%).
All data for Laclede County, Missouri comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.